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Recurrent enteric gallstone obstruction

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Small bowel gallstone obstruction may recur, most often within a few days after surgery, due to an overlooked intraenteric stone or subsequent passage of another gallstone via the cholecystoenteric fistula. In the case reported herein there was a 6-month interval. A critical review of the radiologic signs of gallstone ileus is presented.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, 2929 South Ellis Avenue, 60616, Chicago, IL, USA

    Bertram Levin M.D. & Richard A. Shapiro

  2. Department of Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Bertram Levin M.D. & Richard A. Shapiro

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Levin, B., Shapiro, R.A. Recurrent enteric gallstone obstruction. Gastrointest Radiol 5, 151–153 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888620

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